Sony SLV-X9N ShowView Operating Instructions Manual page 45

To check the remaining time
Press DISPLAY. With the display on, press COUNTER/REMAIN to
check the remaining time. Each time you press COUNTER/REMAIN, the
time counter and the remaining time appear alternately. The
indicates the remaining time.
SP 0 : 0 0 : 2
Time counter
In order to get an accurate remaining time indication, be sure TAPE
LENGTH in the OPTIONS-1 menu is set according to the tape type you use
(see page 81).
To watch another TV programme while recording
Press t TV/VIDEO to turn off the VIDEO indicator in the display
1
window.
2
Select another programme position on the TV.
To save a recording
To prevent accidental erasure, break off the
safety tab as illustrated. To record on the
same tape again, cover the tab hole with
adhesive tape.
Tips
• To select a programme position, you can use the programme number buttons on the
remote commander. For two-digit numbers, press the - (ten's digit) button
followed by the programme number buttons.
• If you connect additional equipment to a LINE connector or jack, you can select
the input signal using the INPUT SELECT or PROG +/– buttons.
• The DISPLAY information appears on the TV screen indicating information
about the tape, but the information will not be recorded on the tape.
• If you do not want to watch TV while recording, you can turn off the TV. When
using a decoder, make sure to leave it on.
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indicator
1 : 4
Remaining time
Safety tab
continued
Recording TV programmes
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